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by john_clark
Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:02 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: heavy clutch (1098cc)
Replies: 8
Views: 1993

Re: heavy clutch (1098cc)

So I sprayed chain wax into the bell housing and fitted a lighter spring of the same length and type. Great - nice light pedal that does not get heavier. However the clutch pedal does not return - it needs help with a toe. Are there middling strength springs ? I tried to spray around the brake and c...
by john_clark
Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:55 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: heavy clutch (1098cc)
Replies: 8
Views: 1993

Re: heavy clutch (1098cc)

Thanks; I also drive a 1964 VW camper which has a lighter and wholly consistent clutch - this definitely gets heavier during a journey to the point where it's hard to operate. I have relubricated all the external linkages several times. Perhaps I need to dismantle and reassemble all the parts outsid...
by john_clark
Wed Mar 28, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: heavy clutch (1098cc)
Replies: 8
Views: 1993

heavy clutch (1098cc)

My saloon clutch gets very heavy - especially in traffic. It was ok tonight starting from cold, but after 100 fast miles coming into London my foot felt bruised after 5 miles of jams. All the components have been replaced - plate, levers, pedal, mountings etc - to no avail. The gearbox was a secnd h...